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India has three main cropping seasons - Rabi (October-June), Kharif (June-October), and Zaid (March-July between Rabi and Kharif). The major food crops grown are rice, wheat, millets, maize and pulses. Rice and wheat are the top two cereals grown, with West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh being the largest rice and wheat producers respectively. Millets like jowar are grown in rainfed areas and are nutritious. Maize and pulses are important sources of protein. The government supports these crops through various ini

Author

Paras Patel

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